Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Kia Rio has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ELECTRICAL LINE FROM REAR OF BRAKE SWITCH IS SHORT IN LENGTH AND UNSECURED RESULTING IN WIRE DAMAGE ... |
| May 17, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE W... |
| May 5, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ST: 8TH OF 2004 THE BATTERY STARTED TO DIE,\. DEALER TOLD CALLER TO SHUT THE ALARM SYSTEM OFF WHEN ... |
| Nov 30, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE REPEATED STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING, TOOK IT TO DEALER THE REPLACED HARNE... |
| Feb 28, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR LOSES POWER. BELT CONTINUOUSLY BURNS AND SNAPS. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE, ALTERNATOR, TWO TRAN... |
| Dec 17, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WAS A LOT SMOKE AND FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD.... |
| Feb 18, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THE DEALER HAD MY VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 25 DAYS. THE CAR JUST SHUT... |
| Sep 2, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED ON 9/2 AND 9/6 DUE TO THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN THEY SAID FIRST IT WAS THE ALTERN... |